Hearst Castle (Hearst San Simeon State Historical Monument)
San Simeon · San Simeon · History, Art
William Randolph Hearst's hilltop estate above San Simeon, seen on guided tours run by State Parks. Reserve tours ahead.
Free days
No free tour day. Visitor Center (exhibits, theater, shop) and parking are free; tours have fees
Know before you go
- Admission
Paid guided tours: Grand Rooms / Upstairs Suites / Cottages & Kitchen $35 adult, $18 child 5–12; Designing the Dream $40/$23; Julia Morgan $110 (incl. $5.50 registration fee)
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- Free days & hours
No free tour day. Visitor Center (exhibits, theater, shop) and parking are free; tours have fees
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- Reservations
Advance tour reservations strongly recommended (up to 60 days ahead via ReserveCalifornia or 1-800-444-4445); walk-up subject to availability; arrive 25 min early
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- Hours
Tour times vary by season, most from 9am
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- Closed
Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's Day
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- Parking
Ample free parking at Visitor Center (cars, RVs, buses); bus to hilltop included with tour
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- Kids
Child tickets ages 5–12; Grand Rooms tour has fewest stairs (best first tour)
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- Accessibility
'Accessibly Designed Grand Rooms Tour' offered
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- Address
750 Hearst Castle Road, San Simeon, CA 93452
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